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Rules &
Information on the Field Tournament

Welcome to theAnnual Texas State Field Championship

We want to thank Nolan and John Blaschke for allowing us to shoot on their
exotic deer ranch.

CAUTION: First
and foremost, this is an exotic deer ranch and sometimes they have to shoot a
tranquilizer dart to make the deer inactive to transport or for whatever reason.
There are used darts all over the place. Please do not pick them up and play
with them. They were potent enough to drop a 1000 pound animal so it is possible
there might still be potent enough to make you drowsy so leave them alone.

(1) The course
is measured in meters.

(2) If you are
required to shoot from a position, you must shoot that position. If the position
is awkward, you may move sideways and if necessary behind the stake but
certainly not at a different distance. If your 5 meter mark is on the side of a
hill, it is unsportsman-like to shoot from the 10 meter stake just because the
10 meter stake is on flat ground. This was reported to me after the event last
year. If a person is spotted doing that this year, they will be DQ’ed. Enough
said on that matter.

(3) You are
allowed to assist each other by using an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper (or equivalent)
for blocking the sun.

(4) We will have signs LEH ( leave equipment here) which means you do not have
to carry your equipment to score as you will return to that area before moving
to the next target. Targets 2, 3, and 4 are all shot from on top of the hill so
you can leave your equipment.

(5) Lost
arrows: If you leave your equipment at the shooting line, this will tell the
next group that people are behind the target looking for arrows. If you carry
your equipment with you, lean a bow in front of the target to let the next group
know that there are people behind the target looking for arrows.

(6) Three
arrows per end. On the 40cm multiple target faces, if you shoot an arrow on a
target other than your own, it counts as one of your three arrows and will be
designated as an "M" on the scorecard. On the 20cm multiple target faces, that
same above applies but also, do not shoot more than one arrow per face or the
higher value will count as an "M" and only the two lowest scoring arrows will
count. I will explain more about that later.

(7) Three or
Four people per target. Rotate each target. If you shoot first on an
even-numbered target, then you will shoot first on all even-numbered targets. If
you shoot first on an odd-numbered target, then you shoot first on all
odd-numbered targets. If you shoot with a group that shoots from different
distances, shoot the longer stakes first. Use the odd/even when appropriate.

(8) Shoot from
behind the stake as close as possible. Some stakes will allow a person to shoot
on either side; 2 at a time. Other stakes are single shooting, one person at a
time.

20 cm

40 cm

20cm multiple target faces

On odd-numbered targets
Archers A B will shoot first. Archer A shoots three arrows at column 1
(far left), one per target in any order. Archer B will shoot column 3.
Then Archers C D will shoot. Archer C will shoot column 2 and Archer D
will shoot column 4 (far right).

On even-numbered targets
Archers C D will shoot first. Archer C shoots three arrows at column 1
(far left), one per target in any order. Archer D will shoot column 3.
Then Archers A B will shoot. Archer A will shoot column 2 and Archer B
will shoot column 4 (far right).

40cm multiple target faces

On odd-numbered targets
Archers A B will shoot first. Archer A will shoot the top left target -
all three arrows. Archer B will shoot the top right target.
Then Archers C D will shoot. Archer C will shoot bottom left. Archer D
will shoot bottom right.

On even-numbered targets
Archers C D will shoot first. Archer C will shoot the top left target -
all three arrows. Archer D will shoot the top right target.
Then Archers A B will shoot. Archer A will shoot bottom left. Archer B
will shoot bottom right.

(9) Masters,
Adults and Juniors shoot from the RED post
Barebow and Cadets shoot from the BLUE posts
Cub shoot from the new WHITE posts.

Bowman shoot
from the YELLOW posts.

We don’t have
any WHITE markers so read the distance stenciled on the stakes.

(12) Count the 6's and 5's separately If there is a tie, the organizers will add the 6's and 5's together. If still tied, the number of 6's will prevail. If still tied, I will head to the rule book for more info.

(13) Mark your arrow holes in case of bounce-out or pass-through. If you have a
bounce-out, look for an unmarked hole. If there are more than one unmarked hole,
then you have to score the lowest unmarked hole……………..unless someone is scoping
your arrow and verify the general area where it hit….then look for an unmarked
hole in that area. On a pass through, first make sure there are no arrows close
to lines, like a line cutter, then push the arrow straight back into the target
until the nock appears.

(14) If you
have a soft spot in the target, or if the arrow penetrates the target matt,
then move the target face to so that others will not have a problem.

(15) No Running score, just END scores. Add your score at the end of each 12
targets. If you start on target five, you finish on target four.

(16) Arrows that fail to reach the target face will be marked an M on the
scorecard. Skip ins do not count. That is an arrow that rebounds off the ground
or off a tree.

(17) Camouflage clothing is also not allowed.

(18) The target that you are assigned to begin shooting will count for score.
The NFAA has a one-target practice rule but FITA does not, so first target is
for score.

(19) This is a physical course and is over a mile and a half in length. Wear
proper shoes/hiking boots to protect the ankles, as many of the shooting
positions will NOT be flat. Long pants/trousers are advisable to ward off
stickers, brush, poison oak, etc. Even after these repeated warnings people
still show up in nylon running shorts and sneakers. Please respect nature and
the dangers of nature. You can turn an ankle in the woods very easily. We can
treat first aid but we cannot treat dumbness! I don’t care how hot it gets, I
ALWAYS wear long pants when I shoot the field round.

(20) There are
limited targets that are level or flat. Be aware of your sight settings as two
targets are shot into the sky so set your sight properly or prepare for a long
hike to the next county to retrieve your arrow or just say good-bye to it.

(21) Target 17
is shot from an elevated position that requires a set of steps. Walk up with
caution. The shooting position is marked off with small boards and paint. Stay
within the shooting boundaries. We don’t want anyone falling off the spool.

(22) Compounds
are limited to 60 pounds and sky pulling is illegal. This is very important in
field shooting. Even though the targets are arranged so that targets and not in
front or behind other targets, a miss-shot arrow due to sky pulling could send
an arrow to another part of the range. Please draw your compound carefully.

(23) After
shooting target 1, proceed to 2 with caution. Make sure no one is shooting on
target 2 before proceeding. If they are shooting, wait at the bottom of the hill
as there is no room for you up there anyway. Watch for warning signs.